Michael Duarte

TikTok Star

Birthplace United States

DEATH DATE Nov 8, 2025

#29,194 Most Popular

About

Food creator and influencer known online as Food With Bear Hands, who shares cooking, grilling, and food-focused videos. He amassed large social media followings, with more than 750,000 followers on TikTok and 850,000 followers on Instagram. 

Before Fame

He started cooking when he was 14, at a Mexican restaurant his uncle owned. He worked as a general manager for multiple restaurants before creating his own food content.

Trivia

His videos feature an affinity for BBQ and comfort food cooking. In November 2025, he made news headlines after an incident with police took his life. 

Family Life

He and his wife Jessica welcomed a daughter named Oakley. 

Associated With

He collaborated on content with fellow food creators like Tony Ramirez.